Ethernet Networking for the Small Office and Professional Home Office Ebook

In a local area network (LAN) or intranet, there are many pieces of hardare trying to gain access to the network transmission media at the same time (i.e., phone lines, coax, wireless, etc.). However, a network cable or wireless transmission frequency can physically only allow one node to use it at a given time. Therefore, there must be some way to regulate which node has control of the medium (a media access control, or MAC, protocol). Ethernet is a MAC protocol; it is one way to regulate physical access to network tranmission media. Ethernet networking is used primarily by networks that are contained within a single physical location. If you need to design, install, and manage a network in such an envronment, i.e., home or small business office, then this book will give you an in-depth understanding of the technology involved in an Ethernet network. One of the major goals of this book is to demystify the jargon of networks so that the reader gains a working familiarity with common networking terminology and acronyms. In addition, this books explains not only how to choose and configure network hardware but also provides practical information about the types of network devices and software needed to make it all work. Tips and direction on how to manage an Ethernet network are also provided. This book therefore goes beyond the hardware aspects of Ethernet to look at the entire network from bottom to top, along with enough technical detail to enable the reader to make intelligent choices about what types of transmission media are used and the way in which the various parts of the network are interconnected.

*Explains how the Ethernet works, with emphasis on current technologies and emerging trends in gigabit and fast Ethernet, WiFi, routers, and security issues

*Teaches how to design and select complementary components of Ethernet networks with a focus on home and small business applications

*Discuses the various types of cables, software, and hardware involved in constructing, connecting, operating and monitoring Ethernet networks

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Multimedia over IP and Wireless Networks: Compression Networking and Systems E-book

This all-inclusive, expertly structured contributed volume will serve as an indispensable guide for professionals or researchers working in areas like networking, communications, data compression, multimedia processing, streaming architectures, and computer graphics. Beginning with a concise overview of the fundamental principles and challenges of multimedia communication and networking, this book then branches off organically to tackle compression and networking next before moving on to systems, wireless multimedia and more advanced topics. The Compression section advises on the best means and methodology to ensure multimedia signal (images, text, audio and data) integrity for transmissions on wireless and wired systems. The Networking section addresses channel protection and performance. In the Systems section the focus is on streaming media on demand, live broadcast and video and voice's role in real-time communication. Wireless multimedia transmission and Quality of Service issues are discussed in the Wireless Multimedia section. An Advanced Topics section concludes the book with an assortment of topics including Peer-to-Peer multimedia communication and multipath networks.

* Up-to-date coverage of existing standards for multimedia networking

* Synergistic tutorial approach reinforces knowledge gained in previous chapters

* Balanced treatment of audio and video with coverage of end-to-end systems

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Google Analytics E-book

This e-book you know you need to analyze the success of your Web site, but how? Do you even know what to look for? Is there a tool powerful enough to help you evaluate your marketing efforts, products, and services, but simple enough to use if you're not a propeller-head? Google Analytics is that tool, and this is the handbook you need to make it work for you. Learn to set up Google Analytics, understand the reports it generates, and use the information to make your Web site a real asset to your business.

* Get familiar with the concept of analytics, what Google Analytics offers, and how it compares to popular site statistics programs.

* Learn to set up the program, navigate the interface, understand filters, and use goal-setting features.

* Integrate Google Analytics with Google AdWords.

* Make the most of reporting dashboards.

* Find out how to use analytics for marketing and content optimization.

* Understand what each type of report means and how to interpret it.

* Explore how other companies have used analytics to improve site performance.

* Investigate how to use Google Analytics for complete e-commerce analysis
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